Day1
Arrival and city reset
Soft landing before the island circuit starts
The route starts with a lighter arrival day to preserve energy for the longer inland sections that follow.
Complete Tour
10-Day Grand Island Tour
SigiriyaKandyEllaYalaGalleMirissa
The main island highlights in one private route.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Stops
- 6
- pace
- Balanced
- Group size
- 2–12
- Guide languages
- 13
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day is visible upfront, so the rhythm and the main experiences are clear before you ask for a quote.
Day2
Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya and Dambulla
A strong heritage day designed to set context early, before the itinerary shifts into mountains and wildlife.
Day3
Polonnaruwa or village-side experiences
Choose depth, cycling, or a lighter route
This day can tilt toward ruins, local encounters, or a paced recovery day depending on guest preference.
Day4
Kandy
Temple, lake, and central highlands gateway
You move into the central region, where the pacing shifts from historic monuments toward hill-country scenery.
Day5
Tea country to Ella
Rail and mountain transit
A scenic transition day with the most photogenic transport leg in the itinerary.
Day6
Ella viewpoints
Short hikes and tea landscapes
The day remains intentionally flexible between light activity and slower viewpoint-based travel.
Day7
Yala safari region
Wildlife shift and overnight near the park
From the cool hills into dry-zone safari territory, the route changes mood and pace noticeably here.
Day8
South coast
Beach recovery and coastal transfer
The coastal section works as decompression after the inland circuit, giving the itinerary a more balanced finish.
Day9
Galle and Mirissa
Colonial fort and ocean time
A final mix of history and lighter beach pacing before returning west.
Day10
Departure
Airport transfer and wrap-up
Final transfer timing is adapted around flight schedules and any remaining shopping or short stop requests.
What's included
Know exactly what's included in your tour.
Included
- Experienced Chauffeur Guide — English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour.
- Private A/C Vehicle & Fuel — Comfortable sedan with all fuel costs included.
- Daily Water — Two bottles per person, per day.
- Traditional Lunch & Cooking Demo — One Sri Lankan lunch with a cooking demonstration.
- Road & Parking Fees — Highway tolls, parking and vehicle-related charges.
- Airport Pick-up & Drop-off
- WhatsApp Support — Assistance throughout your tour.
- Safari planning and intercity logistics
- Personal AI Travel Assistant — A private AI assistant customized for your tour, with voice and chat support for your itinerary, destinations, and travel questions.
Not included
- Accommodation — Hotel stays are not included.
- Meals — Breakfast, dinner and other lunches are not included.
- Entrance & Train Tickets — Admission fees and train tickets are paid separately.
- International Flights
- Sri Lanka Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Tips & Gratuities — Optional.
- Optional activity upgrades
Route insight
Why travellers choose this route
- The main island highlights in one private route.
- Private routing through Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala with cleaner travel days.
- Hotel level, dates, and daily pace can be refined before you confirm.
- A driver-guide keeps transfers, timing, and local context handled.
- Breakfast-led stays and the essential logistics are already built in.
- You review the quote first. No payment is required to start planning.
Before you request a quote
Before you request a quote
Can I customise a package?
Yes. You can change dates, hotels, vehicle, guide language, and route before confirming.
Do I pay when requesting a quote?
No. Payment is only discussed after you review and approve the proposed plan.
Can you arrange hotels?
Yes. You can request a hotel level, or tell us if you already have your own hotels.
Can I request a guide language?
Yes. You can request a preferred guide language, depending on availability for your dates.
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